Introduced by Rep. Brandt Iden (R) on April 19, 2018To eliminate the sunset and extend indefinitely a 2013 law that requires the state to maintain a “hotline” manned 24 hours a day all year long to collect anonymous reports regarding concerns of potential harm, self-harm, or criminal acts against students, school employees, or school property, including reports that include cell phone camera and video images. In 2017 the sunset was extended until Oct. 1, 2021. Official Text and Analysis.

Referred to the House Appropriations Committee on April 19, 2018

Reported in the House on May 2, 2018Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed 108 to 1 in the House on May 8, 2018. See Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No".(same description)To eliminate the sunset and extend indefinitely a 2013 law that requires the state to maintain a “hotline” manned 24 hours a day all year long to collect anonymous reports regarding concerns of potential harm, self-harm, or criminal acts against students, school employees, or school property, including reports that include cell phone camera and video images. In 2017 the sunset was extended until Oct. 1, 2021.